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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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