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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. People want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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