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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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