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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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