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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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