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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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