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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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