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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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