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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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