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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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