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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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