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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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