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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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