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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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