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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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