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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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