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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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