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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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