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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning have empowered students all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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