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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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