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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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