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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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