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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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