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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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