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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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