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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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