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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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