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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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