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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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