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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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