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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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