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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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