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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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