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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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