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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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