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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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