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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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