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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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