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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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