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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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