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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online education enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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