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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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