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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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