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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure 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 MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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