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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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