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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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