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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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