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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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