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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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