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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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