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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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