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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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