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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these open education endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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