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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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