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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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