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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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