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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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