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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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