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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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