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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning enable students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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