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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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