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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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