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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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