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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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