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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to understand these new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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