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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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