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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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