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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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