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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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