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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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