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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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