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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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