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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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