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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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