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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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