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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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