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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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