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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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