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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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