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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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