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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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