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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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