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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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