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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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