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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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