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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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