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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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