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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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