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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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