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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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