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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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