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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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