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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. 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. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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