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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in elearning are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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