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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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