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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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