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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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