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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are considering now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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