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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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