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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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