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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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