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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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