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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Anguilla to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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