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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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