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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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