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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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