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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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