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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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