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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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