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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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