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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational experiments. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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