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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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