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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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