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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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