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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational initiatives. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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