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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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