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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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