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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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