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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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