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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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