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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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