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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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