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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the key 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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