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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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