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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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