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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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