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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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