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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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