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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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