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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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