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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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