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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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