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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major 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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