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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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