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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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