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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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