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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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