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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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