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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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