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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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