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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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