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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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