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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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