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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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