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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education experiments. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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