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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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