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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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