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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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