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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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