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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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