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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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