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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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