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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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