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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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