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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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