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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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