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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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