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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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