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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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