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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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