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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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