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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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