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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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