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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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