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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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