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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning have enabled people all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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