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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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