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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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