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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology enable humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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