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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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