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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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