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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses 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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