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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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