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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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