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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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