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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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