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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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