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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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