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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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