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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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