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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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