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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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