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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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