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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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