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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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