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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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