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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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