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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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