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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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