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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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