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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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