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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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