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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to understand these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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