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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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