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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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