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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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