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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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