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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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