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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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