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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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