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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand these open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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