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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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