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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in elearning have enabled humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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