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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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