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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What 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 we deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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