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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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