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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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