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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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