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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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