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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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