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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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