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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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