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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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