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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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