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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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