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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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