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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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