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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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