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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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