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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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