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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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