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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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