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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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