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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Anguilla to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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