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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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