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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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