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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources