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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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