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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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