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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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