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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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