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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open education initiatives. People want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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