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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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