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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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