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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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