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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online education are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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