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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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