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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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