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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology enable students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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