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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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