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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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