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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning have empowered learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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