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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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