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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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