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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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