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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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