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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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