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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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