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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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