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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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