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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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