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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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