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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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