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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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