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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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