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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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