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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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