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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand these open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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