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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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