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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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