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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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