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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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