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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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