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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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