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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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