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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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