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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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