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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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