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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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