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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the major 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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