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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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