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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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