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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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