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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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