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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open education experiments. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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