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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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