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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources