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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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