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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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