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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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