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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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