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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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