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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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