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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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