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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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