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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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