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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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