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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure 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 massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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