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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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