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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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