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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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