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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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