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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating 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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