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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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