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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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