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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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