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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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