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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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