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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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