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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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