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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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