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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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