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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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