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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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