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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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