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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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