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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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