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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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