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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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