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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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