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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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