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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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