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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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