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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important 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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