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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in digital education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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