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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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