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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses 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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