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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like India to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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