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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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