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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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