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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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