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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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