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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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