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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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