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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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