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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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