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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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