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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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