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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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