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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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