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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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