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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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