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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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