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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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