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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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