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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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