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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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