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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Seychelles to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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