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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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