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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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