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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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