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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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