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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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