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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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