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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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