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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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