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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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