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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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