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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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