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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seychelles to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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