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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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