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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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