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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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