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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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