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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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