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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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