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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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