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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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