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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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