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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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