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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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