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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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