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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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