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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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