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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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