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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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