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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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