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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online education enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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