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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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