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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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