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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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