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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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