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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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