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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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