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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in elearning are enabling people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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