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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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