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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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