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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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