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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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