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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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