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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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