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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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