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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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