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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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