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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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