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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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