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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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