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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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