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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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