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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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