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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important 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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