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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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