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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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