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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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