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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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