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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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