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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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