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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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