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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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