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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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