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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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