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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand these important new open education ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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