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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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