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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the 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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