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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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