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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand these open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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