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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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