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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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