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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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