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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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