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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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