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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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