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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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