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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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