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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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