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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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