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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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