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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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