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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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