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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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