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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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