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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major 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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