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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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