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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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