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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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