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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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