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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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