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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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