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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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