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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better understand these open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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