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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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