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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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