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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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