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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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