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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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