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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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