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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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