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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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