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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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