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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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