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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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