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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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