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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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