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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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