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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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