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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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