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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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