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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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