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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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