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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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