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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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