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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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