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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major 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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