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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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