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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key 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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