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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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