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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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