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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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