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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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