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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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