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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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