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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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