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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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