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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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