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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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