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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the most important 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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