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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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