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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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