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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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