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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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