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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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