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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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