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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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