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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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