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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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