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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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