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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. People want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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