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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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