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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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