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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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