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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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