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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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