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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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