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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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