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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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