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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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