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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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