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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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