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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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