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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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