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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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