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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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