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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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