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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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