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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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