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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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