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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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