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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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