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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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