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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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