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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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