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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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