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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)