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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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