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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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