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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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