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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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