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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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