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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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