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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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