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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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