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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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